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Some Native American Tribes See Turkeys As Symbols of Generosity and Abundance

Updated on December 1, 2025November 21, 2025
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Many tribes, including the Hopi, Lenape, and Pueblo peoples, saw turkeys as symbols of fertility, generosity, and abundance. Their feathers were used in ceremonial regalia and tools.

Learn more at https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/Foundation/journal/Holiday06/turkeys.cfm

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